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In the earth's lithosphere, ________, and ________ of the continental crust are the processes that cause ocean basins to form.

  1. Rifting
  2. Spitting
  3. Cutting
  4. Both a and b

The correct answer is: Both a and b


    In the earth's lithosphere, rifting and spitting of the continental crust are the processes that cause ocean basins to form.

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